The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, is set to embark on a six-day working tour of inland fisheries communities across the country from Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Minister will visit selected communities in the Greater Accra, Volta, Oti, Bono East, Savanna, and Ashanti Regions.
The tour aims to strengthen engagement with stakeholders, assess critical infrastructure, and gather first-hand information on the state of the inland fisheries subsector.
Officials say insights from the exercise will inform deliberations at the upcoming Inland Fisheries Conference.
During the tour, Madam Arthur is expected to interact directly with fisherfolk, inspect key facilities, and participate in a strategic planning session in Techiman.
The initiative comes amid growing concerns over declining fish stocks in rivers, dams, and other inland water bodies, as well as challenges related to post-harvest losses and limited access to landing sites.
Stakeholders have long called for policies that reflect the realities of artisanal and inland fishing communities, which often receive less attention compared to the marine sector.
The Ministry noted that the tour underscores its commitment to developing policies grounded in the experiences and needs of inland fisherfolk.
The exercise is expected to conclude on Monday, May 11, 2026, with a debriefing to guide the Ministry’s broader agenda on sustainable fisheries management.
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